Delta Delta Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity
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Sig Flag Flies Over Skies of Afghanistan
Now on display at the Sig house is a Sigma Chi flag that went through some harrowing times as it accompanied US Air Force Captain David Achramowicz ’01 on one of his combat missions over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. . Nothing Like Taking Off From an Aircraft Carrier David took the Sig […]
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Homecoming 2022 Brings Back Class of ’82
It was a beautiful early fall day with perfect temperatures and sunshine abounding that welcomed all the Purdue alumni back to West Lafayette on September 24, 2022. With a primetime kickoff (7:30pm), those returning had time to visit the Sig house and enjoy the picture-perfect day. It was nice to see the Sig alumni return […]
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Sigs Chip In To Preserve Ade’s Hazelden Estate
As pledges at Delta Delta we learn a great deal about the role George Ade ‘1887 played in establishing Sigma Chi as the prominent fraternity at Purdue. His early escapades as a student and young reporter teaming up with John T. McCutcheon led to a successful career as an author and playwright. His leadership in […]
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Father and Son Sigs Climb 14,000 Foot Peaks
Delta Delta brothers Dave Westerbeck ’83 and his son, Zach ’14, have found a strenuous way to share time together by climbing 14,000 foot beaks in Colorado and California. Dave commented, “My trips with Zach started when he was a young boy in elementary school. We would take fishing trips to remote areas of Canada together. […]
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Memorial Outing Remembers Dave Hughes ’77 Fondly
Family and friends of David Hughes ’77 broke out their golf clubs and took part in the inaugural David Jon Hughes Memorial golf outing. It was held June 5 at Arrowhead Golf Course in Littleton, Colorado. The event was organized by Dave’s wife, Julie, and daughters, Jessamyn and Hayley, and was a great success with over […]
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Ordeal Did Not Define Him
Richard (Dick) Hall ’57 entered chapter eternal on May 20, 2022. Brother Hall was 87. Bernie Sergesketter ’58 noted, “Dick graduated from Purdue in 1957 and was Consul of the Chapter his senior year. After his tour in the Navy, and mine in the Army, we roomed together along with a Purdue Kappa Sig Ken […]